Verdict
The BMW M3 Touring is the emphatic performance choice: its 523 hp and 650 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h run to 3.6 seconds, against the Velar’s 246 hp, 365 Nm and 6.7 seconds. But the RM310,000 saving on the RM588,800 Range Rover Velar is substantial for Malaysian buyers, and it brings a 673-litre boot, panoramic sunroof and five-year warranty with 65,000 km scheduled maintenance. The BMW costs RM898,800 and carries RM2,113 annual road tax; choose it for pace and driver assistance, not load capacity or running-cost restraint.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if 523 hp, a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera matter more than the RM310,000 premium.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you want the larger 673-litre boot, panoramic sunroof, five-year warranty and far lower RM439 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM588,800.
- Performance: BMW M3 Touring 523 hp, 650 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds; Range Rover Velar 246 hp, 365 Nm and 6.7 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW M3 Touring 500 litres; Range Rover Velar 673 litres.
- Road tax per year: BMW M3 Touring RM2,113; Range Rover Velar RM439.
- Warranty: BMW M3 Touring two years with unlimited mileage; Range Rover Velar five years/150,000 km plus 65,000 km free scheduled maintenance.
- Driver assistance: BMW M3 Touring has adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction; Range Rover Velar has passive cruise…
M3 Touring
- 523 hp and 650 Nm with a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping steering correction.
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and six rear parking sensors.
- Costs RM310,000 more and has RM2,113 annual road tax versus RM439.
- 500-litre boot is 173 litres smaller than the Velar’s.
- Two-year warranty is shorter than the Velar’s five-year/150,000 km cover.
Range Rover Velar
- RM310,000 cheaper to buy, with RM439 annual road tax.
- 673-litre boot, panoramic sunroof and 21-inch wheels.
- Five-year/150,000 km warranty with 65,000 km free scheduled maintenance.
- 246 hp and 365 Nm trail the BMW’s 523 hp and 650 Nm; 0-100 km/h takes 6.7 seconds rather than 3.6 seconds.
- Passive cruise control replaces the BMW’s adaptive system, and it lacks autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist.
- Reverse camera only, versus the BMW’s 360-degree camera and auto parking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800 | RM588,800✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp✓ | 246 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm✓ | 365 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | ZF 8HP45 |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 seconds✓ | 6.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 217 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 173 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,803 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 2,145 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,874 mm |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | 1,804 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 673 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Matrix LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W Meridian sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | No |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM439✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used M3 Touring & Range Rover Velar for sale
M3 Touring vs Range Rover Velar FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or Land Rover Range Rover Velar better?
The BMW M3 Touring is better for outright pace and driver-assistance equipment, hitting 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. The Range Rover Velar is the more sensible ownership choice, costing RM310,000 less with a bigger boot, lower road tax and longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM898,800 and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs RM588,800, so the BMW is RM310,000 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot and lower road tax?
The Range Rover Velar has both: its 673-litre boot exceeds the BMW M3 Touring’s 500 litres, while its RM439 annual road tax is RM1,674 lower than the BMW’s RM2,113.